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Mary Gulley Obituary

NEW TAZEWELL — Mary E Rouse Gulley, 79, went to be with her Lord Sunday July 22, 2018. She professed faith at an early age and joined Beech Grove Baptist Church. Later she joined by letter Riley Memorial Baptist Church and was a member there until her death. She is preceded in death by her daughter Mary Ann Gulley. Parents Tyler and Lillie Lawson. Four brothers Jess, Earl, Clovis and Pete. Two sisters Ethel and Etta. Father of her children Floyd Rouse.

Survived by her children Allen (Barb) Rouse, Bill (Mary) Rouse and Sarah Francis (Steve) Mayfield. Step children Sandra (Ben) Manning, Lisa Smith and Kenneth Gulley Jr. Grandchildren David (Tanya) Butcher, Amy (Jeff) Trent, Billy Joe Rouse, Stevie Mayfield, Danielle Rouse Harding. Four step grandchildren. Great grandchildren Ashlie Butcher (Tyler) Michelle Butcher (Dewayne), Brooke, Brianna and Christian Trent, Logan Rouse, Leah Williams, Olivia and Lily Mayfield. Five step great grandchildren. Great, great grandchildren Brooklyn, Wyitt, Brentley and Brison. Brother John (Mable) Lawson and family, Nancy (Jim) Gallagher, Becky and James Gallagher. Sister Nettie Gilbert. A host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends to mourn her passing.

She shared her testimony many times. She loved her family and her extended family, she added to her flock through the years. Ministers: Rev. Gary Fletcher and Rev. Ashley Yeary; Singers: The Gilbert Family; Pallbearers: David Butcher, Allen Rouse, Bill Rouse, Jeff Trent, Steve Bonney, Steve Mayfield, Randy Gilbert and Richard Rouse.

Published by Claiborne Progress from Jul. 24 to Jul. 25, 2018.
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